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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 539.19 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 539.19 and 167.04 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 539.19 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/539.19 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 539.19 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 90,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,066.30/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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